Announcements

A major lab expansion at Missouri S&T has received $300,000 in funding from ARCO Construction Co. Inc., a St. Louis-based general contracting firm. The contribution will support one of the university’s top priorities, the Advanced Construction and Materials Laboratory (ACML). Get more details.

Do you know an employee who deserves recognition for fostering the inclusion, development and advancement of women on campus? The Dr. Elizabeth Cummins Women’s Advocate Award honors an S&T employee, regardless of gender or job title, who demonstrates commitment to women on campus through mentorship and advocacy.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Woman of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes female, full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty who serve as valuable role models for female students at Missouri S&T. Recipients contribute to the university through their research, scholarship, teaching and service. For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit giving.mst.edu/WOY. Nominations are due Thursday, March 15.

Staff Council will host an open forum 9-11 a.m. Friday, March 16, in St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center for S&T staff members. Dr. Christopher Maples, interim chancellor, will take questions from the audience. Staff members may ask questions at the forum or submit questions before the meeting by emailing mststaffcouncil@mst.edu. Staff Council members are revising their bylaws and have proposed revisions, which will also be discussed during the forum. Learn more about the topic on Staff Council’s website.

Curious about our military neighbor? Sign up for the yearly tour of Fort Leonard Wood 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and Phelps for the Fort, a community group, sponsor the tour. AUSA will provide lunch. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by contacting the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce at 573-336-5121 or email chamber@wsrchamber.com by Wednesday, April 6.